Holiday seasons could stir up mixed emotions for family members of a loved one living with Alzheimer's. Below are tips that could guide you in helping your senior parents, especially if this is their first holiday season with Alzheimer's.
Continue ReadingYour parents have probably hosted a lot of holiday dinners over the years. But as they get older, other people will have to handle the hosting duties. Here are some tips on how to enjoy the holidays when someone else is hosting holiday dinners.
Continue ReadingEven when temperatures drop, seniors can maintain a habit of daily walking outdoors, especially in the morning or evening. Use the following tips to keep your senior loved ones healthy and warm and don’t let earlier sunsets or inclement weather interfere with having a safe and enjoyable walk.
Continue ReadingHalloween is a great time for senior adults to celebrate. There are more ways to celebrate besides just giving out candy to trick-or-treaters.
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Traveling during holidays or long weekends is important for many people including seniors. There are challenges in preparing for travel but these can be dealt with properly with these tips.
Continue ReadingEverybody, including young children and seniors, needs to have updated immunizations and vaccines. Here are some immunizations and vaccines that are important for senior adults.
Continue ReadingFinding the right caregiver for a loved one can be frustrating. It's hard to know just how someone will treat your loved one and whether they're a good fit. Even if a great caregiver is hired, if they haven't been properly trained to assist with a health condition, then they're likely not a good fit. To find the right caregiver, you need to know what your loved one needs.
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Making friends is a great experience no matter what your age. Being able to find people who share similar hobbies and/or experiences can help a person feel more connected to your community and the amazing people within it. The season of summer is one of the best times to find local friend groups and meetups to attend, but how do you do it?
Continue ReadingAs a caregiver for a senior with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, your daily life may be difficult. You may, however, improve your Peachtree City home life by making a few simple changes. Once you include dementia-friendly design features in your house, your loved ones will have more freedom to use their abilities, improve memory, and lower the chance of falling. As a result, a well-designed home will undoubtedly benefit your older adults with dementia. Take a look at these 6 tips for making your Newnan or Atlanta home dementia-friendly.
Continue ReadingThe votes have been counted and the results are in! Senior Helpers of Peachtree City is a 2021 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll.
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